Patricia Susan Summitt (née Head; June 14, 1952 – June 28, 2016) was an American women's college basketball head coach and college basketball player. As a coach, she acquired 1,098 career wins, the most in college basketball history at the time of her retirement.

Jan 15, 2025 · Pat Summitt, American collegiate women’s basketball coach at the University of Tennessee (1974–2012) who led the squad to eight National Collegiate Athletic Association championships (1987, 1989, 1991, 1996–98, and 2007–08) and set a record for most career Division I coaching victories (1,098).

Jun 28, 2016 · "Winning is fun... Sure. But winning is not the point. Wanting to win is the point. Not giving up is the point. Never letting up is the point. Never being satisfied with what you've done is the point." - Pat Summitt

In the 1993-94 win, Pat grabbed her coaching career’s 500th win. With that, she was already one of the most successful female coaches in the women’s college basketball. Over the next few years, she held her position as a coach as she constantly performed well for her team.

Apr 19, 2012 · Pat Summitt's fastest 100-win total occurred between victories No. 500 and 600, which she amassed in just three years, two days. From her first victory on Jan. 10, 1974, to win No. 999 on...

Pat Summitt (née Head) Born: June 14, 1952. Alma Mater: Tennessee-Martin (1974) Career Record (major schools): 31 Years, 923-160, .852 W-L% School: Tennessee (923-160) Conference Champion: 17 Times (Reg. Seas.), 15 Times (Tourn.) NCAA Tournament: 31 Years (112-23), 18 Final Fours, 8 Championships. NCAA Champion: 1987, 1989, 1991, 1996, 1997 ...

Jun 28, 2016 · Summitt wins first game as UT's coach, 69-32 over Middle Tennessee State. Jan. 13, 1979. Her 100th victory comes against N.C. State. Dec. 3, 1982. Summitt defeats St. John's for win No. 200....

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Jun 28, 2016 · Summitt was a legend for many reasons, most notably for winning eight national titles and 1,098 games. She was the first college basketball coach, male or female, to reach 1,000 wins, and she never had a losing season in nearly 40 years.

Dec 2, 2023 · 6 Pat Summitt Quotes to Inspire Success “By doing things when you are too tired, by pushing yourself farther than you thought you could – like running the track after a two-hour practice – you become a competitor. Each time you go beyond your perceived limit, you become mentally stronger.” Pat Summitt